Sony Classics Buys THE WHITE CROW, Ralph Fiennes' Rudolf Nureyev Biopic

Sony Pictures Classics has bought the North American and many foreign market rights to Ralph Fiennes' Rudolf Nureyev biopic THE WHITE CROW, according to Variety.

Sony Classics also acquired rights from HanWay Films to Latin America, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Asia (excluding China, Japan, and Singapore), and Benelux.

THE WHITE CROW is inspired by the book "Rudolf Nureyev: The Life by Julie Kavanaugh." Nureyev, a Russian native, sought asylum in France in 1961 at the height of the Cold War. The film offers insight into Nureyev's defection, masterminded by the dancer's great friend, a 21-year-old Parisian, Clara Saint.

Oleg Ivenko stars as Nureyev, alongside Adèle Exarchopoulos as Clara Saint, and Fiennes as Russian ballet coach Alexander Pushkin. Fiennes directed from a script by David Hare.

Sony Pictures Classics said, "Ralph Fiennes has fully captured the times and early life of Rudolph Nureyev in the most thrilling way possible with the pulsing energy of the man himself. Also, 'The White Crow' is especially timely. From Nureyev's rich life experience in Russia and Paris to his suspenseful defection to the West, we are immersed in an authentic story we've never seen before. This is one of those rare movies that crosses so many borders culturally as a satisfying entertainment. We look forward to bringing Ralph's movie to the public."

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